Morgan Stanley – Human Rights/Investment Portfolio (2008)
WHEREAS The issue of human rights increasingly impacts investors and companies alike. Company reputations are affected by both direct and indirect involvement in human rights violations. Operating in countries with clear patterns of these violations, such as Sudan and Burma, may heighten reputational and financial risk. Furthermore, companies can face similar risks when they or their suppliers are found to be using forced labor or discriminating against employees, among other abuses. Proponents believe that institutional investors, including asset management firms such as Morgan Stanley, bear fiduciary and moral responsibilities as owners of stock in companies that may be connected to …
Merrill Lynch – Human Rights/Investment Portfolio (2008)
WHEREAS The issue of Human Rights increasingly impacts investors and companies alike. Company reputations are affected by both direct and indirect involvement in human rights violations. Operating in countries with clear patterns of these violations, such as Sudan and Burma, may heighten reputational and financial risk. Furthermore, companies can face similar risks when they or their suppliers are found to be using forced labor or discriminating against employees, among other abuses. Proponents believe that institutional investors, including asset management firms such as Merrill Lynch & Co., bear fiduciary and moral responsibilities as owners of stock in companies that may be …
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.- Human Rights/Investment Portfolio (2008)
WHEREAS The issue of Human Rights increasingly impacts investors and companies alike. Company reputations are affected by both direct and indirect involvement in human rights violations. Operating in countries with clear patterns of these violations, such as Sudan and Burma, may heighten reputational and financial risk. Furthermore, companies can face similar risks when they or their suppliers are found to be using forced labor, discriminating against employees, or committing other such abuses. Proponents believe that institutional investors, including asset management firms such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., bear fiduciary and moral responsibilities as owners of stock in companies that may …
Pentair – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy (2007)
2006-2007 Final Vote: 32% …
Halliburton – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy (2007)
2006-2007 Final Vote: Withdrawn …
Home Depot – Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) (2007)
2006-2007 Final Vote: TBD …
Expeditors International – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy (2007)
2006-2007 Final Vote: 43% …
Eli Lilly – Extend the Animal Care and Use Policy to Contract Laboratories (2007)
Resolved: That the Board issue a report to shareholders on the feasibility of amending the Company’s Animal Care and Use Policy to ensure that: i) it extends to all contract laboratories and is reviewed with such outside laboratories on a regular basis, and ii) it addresses animals’ social and behavioral needs. Further, the shareholders request that the report include information on the extent to which in-house and contract laboratories are adhering to the Policy, including the implementation of enrichment measures. Shareholder Supporting Statement Our Company conducts tests on animals as part of its product research and development, as well as …
Enron – Biodiversity and Indigenous Impacts Report (2001)
Company: Enron Final Vote: 7.9% Year: 2000-2001 …
Costco – Land Procurement Policy (2005)
Company: Costco Final Vote: 4.2% Year: 2004-2005 …
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